JOB DETAILS
Industrial Department Manager
CompanyElectrical Consultants, Inc.
LocationBillings
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026

About The Company
Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is an employee-owned, national provider of high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution solutions. Since 1985, we have supported power delivery and renewable energy projects. With 1,000+ employees coast to coast, we combine the strength of our people with technology and innovation to deliver enduring energy solutions - energizing the communities we live and work in.
Join us and be part of a growing industry shaping the future of energy.
About the Role
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: -.05pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="letter-spacing: -.05pt;">ECI has an immediate opening for a Manager in its Industrial Department located in Billings, MT. </span>The Industrial Department Manager is responsible for the overall supervision and department performance consisting of 10 to 15 electrical and mechanical engineers/designers executing industrial, commercial and water/wastewater design projects. Projects executed by this group include Industrial Power, Instrumentation and Control and Automation scope in support of the Petroleum Industry, manufacturing facilities, municipalities and other related industries. Engineering projects executed are of any size and include regular engineering maintenance work for long-standing clients. The Department Manager is also responsible for employee supervisory and non-project related duties as detailed below and is able to perform all duties with little to no direction and input from General and Executive Management.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Industrial Department Manager is responsible for the successful implementation and completion of the following typical tasks, including but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supervising, directing and providing technical expertise to a team of technical personnel including project managers, project engineers, design engineers, designers and drafters.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Managing and monitoring department workload with multiple projects ongoing simultaneously by reviewing, forecasting and ensuring project team capacity and availability.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborating closely with other department managers and offices ensuring all work is planned, organized and controlled through proactive management.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintaining up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting per direction from the General Manager. Coordinating with marketing and client development leaders to facilitate pursuing and awarded new business/projects.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leading and directing large and/or critical projects. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced project managers and engineers in the execution of typical projects.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinating with the General Manager to promote and ensure work is being completed per established QA/QC processes and procedures. Being accountable for the quality of all project deliverables prepared by the department, ensuring they meet ECI and client expectations.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Managing utilizations in the department to meet the operating goals of our Company. Completing timely reporting to the General Manager as required.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Performing project reviews for project managers and others as needed. </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Administering performance reviews and staff evaluations of direct reports. Providing additional performance feedback as necessary throughout the year to supervised staff.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Managing the growth and organization of the department, including recruiting and hiring staff, and developing and implementing business growth and marketing plans, in coordination with the General Manager and other leadership.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitoring and managing staff morale in the department and provide leadership to promote a positive work environment.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leading and motivating the staff in the department to strive to meet the goals of the Company.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leading and promoting project management within the department to include accurate scope development, identification of project constraints, goals and risks, project estimating, budget adherence, change management, schedule development and adherence. </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 109%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 109%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintaining a strong working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards and design recommendations and practices. </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participating on ECI committees for the development of standards, tools, templates and procedures as assigned by management.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leading and actively developing proposals for various clients and projects.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Resolving conflicting priorities and schedules with projects and support staff. Prioritizing and planning assignments, adapt to changes and use available resources effectively.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinating resources within ECI that are outside the core project team including subcontractors to result in an integrated, successful project.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pursuing and maintaining professional licensures and continuing professional education. Attending and participating in industry and applicable engineering society/institute conferences and seminars. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;">Minimum Requirements:</span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited university, or equivalent.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional Engineer licensure in at least one state.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At least 12 years of Industrial Engineering experience, including at least 3 years as a project manager.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A combination of adequate education and experience may be considered as determined and approved by management.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; letter-spacing: -.05pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 107%; letter-spacing: -.05pt;">Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> applicant must meet ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. </span></span></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:</span></strong></span></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical, dental and vision insurance</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible spending account</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Health savings account</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Life insurance</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Disability insurance</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid vacation, personal days and holidays</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid Parental Leave</span></li><li style="color: #000000; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Continued professional education reimbursement</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">An Equal Opportunity Employer</span></em></span></p>
Key Skills
Department ManagementProject ManagementIndustrial EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringTechnical LeadershipResource PlanningQA/QC ProcessesBudget AdherenceClient DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentStaff MentorshipWorkload ForecastingChange ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRecruiting
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipEnergyConsultingConstruction
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(k)Profit SharingEmployee Stock Ownership PlanPaid VacationPersonal DaysHolidaysPaid Parental LeaveContinued Professional Education Reimbursement
Job Information
πCore Responsibilities
Oversee the Industrial Department by supervising a team of electrical and mechanical engineers on industrial, commercial, and water/wastewater projects. Manage department performance, workload forecasting, and business growth while ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
πJob Type
full time
πExperience Level
10+
πΌCompany Size
1357
πVisa Sponsorship
No
πΌLanguage
English
π’Working Hours
40 hours
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